Ingersoll Rand oil-free compressors

Following independent testing, the Class 0 certifications of oil-free centrifugal and rotary air compressor technologies by Ingersoll Rand (IR) have recently been updated to comply with the ISO 8573-1 Class 0 2010 standard. Class 0 is the most stringent class of air quality and certifies that the air discharged by the compressor is free of added oil aerosols, vapours and liquids.

The updated certifications were granted to the entire range of Ingersoll Rand air-cooled and water-cooled oil-free rotary screw compressors (37 to 350 kW) and water-cooled, oil-free centrifugal compressors (160 to 5000 kW) by TÜV Rheinland.

Oil-free compressors not only provide purer air, but save users time and money while improving their productivity. They reduce maintenance costs by minimising the need for lubricating oil, inline filters and oil/air separator components.

Contaminated air can spoil and ruin products, creating significant losses of revenue and customer trust. IR oil-free technology can help reduce these risks by providing pure air, free from additional contaminants. Oil-free compressors also minimise downtime associated with cleaning filters and other air-system components.

Reduced levels of contaminants also help air-system components last longer and ensure higher overall product quality.